OBITUARY: Maxine C. Barksdale

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Dec 5, 2012 at 8:00 AMDec 5, 2012 at 8:44 AM

Maxine C. Barksdale, 97, of Salem, died December 3, 2012 at Doctor's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem.

Maxine C. Barksdale, 97, of Salem, died December 3, 2012 at Doctor's Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Born March 28, 1915 in Iuka, she was the daughter of William Jasper and Hallie (Cannon) Cox, who preceded her in death. She married H.J. "Jack" Barksdale June 30, 1940 at Sesser and he preceded her in death January 14, 1989.

Maxine graduated from SIU-Carbondale in 1936 and began her teaching career in a one room school in Marion County. She continued to teach in Marion County until her retirement. She was a member of many civic organizations including A.D.K., where she served as state president. Maxine served for many years as a member of Salem Elementary School District 111 Board. She was a member of Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

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